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Quick question time
Start your rugby coaching session by getting your young players to split into four groups. Ask each group has to come up with four rugby questions that the other group won't be able to answer, although they must be able to answer themselves.
Rugby warm up drill
Rucking rugby drill
Use this drill to improve the players' body positions for driving into contact.
Throughout the rugby coaching drill, check for good technique.
Develop the rugby drill
Develop the rugby drill by joining two groups together. This time, place four players on the ground, so the two working players have to step over someone they have rolled over to roll another player.
If you want to add some fun, and depending on the type of players involved, get two of the players to hug each other on the ground. Now, the pair of players on their feet have to work together to role them over.
Driving skills drill
Next work on your players' good driving position skills.
Finish your rugby coaching session with a game
Play a full game of rugby, but focus on one or two rugby coaching skills. For instance, passing before contact, tackle or ruck techniques.
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